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Austin, Texas, United States

• Review mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural drawings to recommend solutions for environmental noise reduction, sound transmission between spaces, reverberation control, mechanical noise mitigation, and vibration isolation• Use Python to automate processes for acoustic data analysis• Perform acoustic measurements to determine transmission loss, reverberation time, and background noise levels in rooms

Austin, Texas

• Thesis: Using acoustic signal processing techniques in MATLAB (filtering, cross-correlation, spectral analysis, and time-frequency analysis) to analyze experimental acoustic data for obtaining depth- and frequency-dependent compressional wave (30-200 kHz) and shear wave (400-1200 Hz) speed and attenuation profiles of the seabed in shallow-water environments• Debugging and characterizing the system frequency response of electronics and equipment for acoustic experiments• Using function generators, oscilloscopes, DAQ systems, and transducers in laboratory settings for acoustic experiments• Traveled at sea for 9 days to deploy experiments for acoustic characterization of shallow-water environments• Presented as an invited speaker at the 2023 Chicago Acoustical Society of America Meeting

Austin, Texas

• Led a team of two software developers for configuration of Aravo's Saas applications• Served as technical lead and developer for a major client's application• Worked directly with clients to assess and manage needs, timelines, deliverables, and satisfaction

Houston, Texas Area

• Utilized C#, C++, JavaScript, and .NET for web development on a renewable energy company's accounting application• Performed software upgrades on client applications by solving database and code issues in SQL• Developed an internal tool in C# to auto-generate SQL scripts that cut a process set-up time by 50%• Deployed software builds and troubleshooted releases using Azure DevOps• Supervised and managed tasks for two team members• Led client walkthroughs, training sessions, and requirement meetings

Nashville, Tn

• Led interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and managing for up to 20 employees• Handled expenses and helped account for 7-figure income business• Led maintenance for small engines and brake, throttle, and steering systems• Implemented new mechanical maintenance standards• Handled PR, vendor engagement, and marketing

Austin, Texas

• Aided in circuit, PCB, and mechanical design on nuclear radiation detectors• Reviewed IC specification sheets for circuit component selection• Soldered, wired, and tested PCB’s and electronic devices• Tested products using oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other equipment• Performed and implemented new product testing processes on detectors

Austin, Tx

• Helped a PhD student with experiments and documentation for his photonic integrated circuit research• Chemically treated various materials and used a scanning tunneling electron microscope to analyze effects on atomic structure and material properties

M.S. Mechanical Engineering - Acoustics

B.S. Mechanical Engineering